Management Liability Claims Counsel

IAT Insurance Group

Claims Counsel managing complex management liability claims for IAT, the largest private family-owned U.S. property and casualty insurer.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeConnecticut, Montana, New Jersey, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,960 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in handling Management Liability Claims, including Employment Practices Liability, Directors & Officers Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime claims. Proficient in coverage analysis, negotiation, and litigation strategies while maintaining compliance and customer service standards.

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Juris DoctorateManagement Liability Claims ExperienceCoverage Analysis SkillsNegotiation SkillsClaims Licensure

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Hard Skills

Management Liability ClaimsCoverage AnalysisLitigation StrategiesClaims NegotiationDrafting Coverage CorrespondenceLoss Reserve SettingData AnalysisFile Disposition StrategiesDefense Counsel ManagementRecovery Strategies

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationCustomer Service SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Claims LicensureCPCU

Industry Keywords

Employment Practices LiabilityDirectors & Officers LiabilityFiduciary LiabilityCrime ClaimsComplianceRegulatory StandardsStakeholder ManagementLitigated FilesMediationsSettlement Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle Management Liability Claims, including EPL, D&O, Fiduciary, and Crime claims, for private and non-profit businesses
Analyze, investigate, negotiate, and resolve claims of all severity levels within authority limits
Select, direct, and manage defense counsel, including approval of budgets
Develop litigation and file disposition strategies
Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
Verify and analyze applicable coverage
Follow operational, compliance, regulatory, performance, and customer service policies and procedures
Prepare Large Loss Reports and other management reports covering loss development, financial exposure, coverage issues, claim strategies, and recovery strategies
Establish 24-hour contact and maintain stakeholder contact throughout the claim file lifecycle
Identify and address recovery, contribution, and SIU opportunities
Set accurate and timely loss and expense reserves
Draft correspondence, including coverage letters
Support business partners on claim, underwriting, and marketing-related issues
Maintain resident and nonresident adjuster licenses as required
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate required
Must be properly licensed, registered, or authorized and in good standing to practice law in the working jurisdiction
3–7 years of management liability claims experience
Experience handling Employment Practices Liability, Directors & Officers Liability, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime claims on a national basis
Excellent coverage analysis skills
Experience drafting coverage position correspondence
Experience handling litigated files and directing defense counsel is a plus
Excellent negotiation skills
Willingness to travel, averaging one day per month
Claims licensure as required by the respective state(s)
CPCU and other insurance-related studies are beneficial
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize, multitask, and prioritize work
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions using sound judgment, and make supported decisions
Authorized to work in the United States
Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

$82,960–$150,000 annual gross salary range
Performance-based bonus opportunities
7% 401(k) company match
Profit sharing opportunities
26 PTO days (Entry Level)
12 company holidays
Hybrid work environment
Numerous training and development opportunities
Healthcare and Wellness Programs
Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
College Loan Assistance Support Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Mentorship Program
Dress for Your Day Policy